who we are
MAC Midwest
MAC Midwest is a nonprofit provider of coordinated neurodevelopmental care, serving children, adolescents, and adults across Minnesota. For more than three decades, we have supported individuals and families navigating autism and related developmental and behavioral differences.
Our work began with a commitment to autism services. Over time, as clinical understanding has expanded and family needs have evolved, so has our scope. Today, we provide comprehensive assessment, therapy, higher-support services, and mental health care grounded in a broader neurodevelopmental framework.
We remain steady in our purpose: to provide structured, thoughtful, and compassionate care that helps individuals build skills, strengthen independence, and move forward with confidence.
Our Foundation
MAC Midwest is built on clinical expertise and long-standing experience serving individuals with moderate to higher-support needs. Our teams include psychologists, behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and mental health clinicians who work collaboratively to ensure care is aligned and intentional.
We respect diagnosis. A thorough evaluation provides clarity, direction, and a foundation for effective treatment planning. We use careful assessment and ongoing review to ensure services are appropriate, focused, and meaningful.
Our approach is structured, not casual. It is evidence-informed, not experimental. And it is individualized, not one-size-fits-all.
Our Approach to Neurodevelopmental Care
Neurodevelopmental differences affect communication, learning, behavior, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and daily life in complex and interconnected ways. Effective support requires coordination.
At MAC Midwest, services do not operate in isolation. Assessment informs therapy. Therapy informs goal-setting. Progress informs adjustments. Transitions are planned thoughtfully.
By coordinating across disciplines, we reduce fragmentation and ensure care reflects the full picture of an individual’s needs, strengths, and goals.
What Sets MAC Midwest Apart
Several characteristics distinguish our work:
Integrated Services
Assessment, in-center ABA, outpatient therapy, higher-support programming, and mental health services are available within one coordinated system.
Experience with Higher-Support Needs
We are equipped to serve individuals who require structured environments, increased staffing ratios, and careful safety planning.
Compassionate ABA
Our ABA services prioritize communication, skill-building, and emotional safety. We focus on meaningful progress that improves daily life, not surface-level compliance.
Continuity Across Developmental Stages
As needs evolve, services adapt. We support transitions thoughtfully and work to ensure continuity of care over time.
our ethos
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster ability and agency.
We believe every individual has strengths, potential, and the capacity to grow. Through thoughtful evaluation, coordinated care, and structured support, we work to build skills, strengthen independence, and empower individuals to take an active role in their own lives.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every person knows their worth, lives authentically, and contributes their unique gifts with confidence and joy.
Our work is rooted in the belief that neurodevelopmental differences do not diminish value. With the right support, individuals can grow in confidence, engage meaningfully in their communities, and pursue goals that matter to them.
Our Values
Our values guide how we show up each day — in clinical decision-making, in collaboration with families, and in how we treat one another.
Compassion
We approach care with empathy and respect, recognizing the dignity, agency, and individuality of every person we serve. Compassion means meeting people where they are and creating environments that feel safe, structured, and supportive.
Collaboration
We work across disciplines and alongside families to ensure care is coordinated, aligned, and thoughtful. Collaboration strengthens decision-making and improves outcomes.
Integrity
We do what is right, even when it is difficult and even when no one is watching. Integrity means holding ourselves to high clinical standards, communicating transparently, and acting with accountability in every decision.
Inclusivity
We create environments where individuals and families feel welcomed, heard, and valued. Differences are respected, and diverse perspectives strengthen our work.
Progress
We focus on meaningful growth and measurable outcomes. Progress is built through consistent effort, structured planning, and thoughtful adjustment over time.
Joy
We believe joy is a choice and a practice. Even in challenging work, we look for moments of growth, connection, and confidence. Joy reflects the belief that individuals deserve not only support, but the opportunity to experience pride, engagement, and authentic success.
A Steady Path Forward
MAC Midwest continues to grow in response to emerging needs in the neurodevelopmental community. We are expanding outpatient mental health services, strengthening diagnostic access, and developing navigation and transitional supports to improve continuity of care.
These expansions are intentional and measured. They build on our foundation rather than replace it.
Our commitment remains consistent: to provide clear answers, structured support, and coordinated care that helps individuals and families move forward with confidence.
